Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprentice

Introduction

ADM Milling Ltd, Avonmouth (BS11 9DL), offers a 3-year HGV Technician Apprenticeship combining college study with hands-on training. Apprentices gain a Level 3 qualification, practical experience, mentoring from skilled staff, and develop ADM’s values and competencies to support a long-term career within the company.

About the Employer

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com

What You'll Do

Particular areas of responsibility will be to:

• Attend all training days, ensuring all assignments and exams are completed within agreed timescales to a satisfactory standard
• To assist in routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers using appropriate equipment and tools in a safe and economical manner
• To assist in diagnosing and rectifying all types of faults
• Assist in ensuring all company vehicles are handled with care and all reasonable steps are taken to return the vehicle in a clean and tidy condition on completion of work undertaken
• Ensure all aspects of Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to, including the mandatory wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guarding
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness in all areas of the business in order to maintain the company image and a safe working environment
• Maintain high levels of attendance and conduct at all times

Apprentices should be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to organise own work
• Ability to seek solutions to problems
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements

Training Outcome

N/A

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Previous Experience
• Enthusiasm

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Science - 4

Course Information

Course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 17.00. One hour unpaid lunch.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE